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Sunday, 6 February 2011

There isn't a lot to do in Port Gentil but there is a golf course and some of the expat men have started their own league Sunday mornings. Joe and I joined them today.

The Club House

There are 18 holes, a driving range and even a clubhouse but remember, we are still in Africa. (This is no 'Quesnel Golf Club.') A round will set you back 25 000 cfa (about $50) and while there are no carts, you can hire a caddy for 5000 cfa ($10.) They can be useful for many things other than golf tips like pointing out dangerous bugs and even keeping an extra eye out for snakes. The green mamba is often seen on the course ,especially in the rough, and it is highly poisonous.

The Caddies

The ground here is mainly sand so it's not surprising that the fairway occasionally looks like this

A Sandy Fairway

Because of the sand, it can be quite difficult to grow good grass so the 'greens' aren't very green. I like to call them the 'blacks.' (May or may not be politically correct given the area we live in.)

The 'Greens'

It's actually sand with a bit of oil mixed in. On the positive side, you don't need any fancy equipment for upkeep!